What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend On Call Hospice RN- Needed position at Visiting Nurse & Community Care?
Visiting Nurse and Community Care (VNCC), an independent non-profit home care agency for over 100 years, is dedicated to those needing healthcare services in the 39 communities we serve. We remain strongly committed in our mission to provide exceptional patient care while offering our employees excellent opportunities for growth and development in a rewarding, team-oriented work environment.
We are currently seeking an On-Call Nurse for the following shift:
Saturday 8 AM to Monday 8AM - every other weekend.
The On-Call Nurse is responsible for promptly answering and triaging calls from patients or family members, physicians and others. This person will follow established procedures in performing visits if necessary and will initiate communication with the case manager, attending physician or other staff as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family, as well as provide appropriate support at time of death and perform bereavement assessment if requested.
Current RN licensure in MA and a minimum of two years’ experience in home care, hospice or oncology required. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide effective support to the patient and family.
If you are interested in making a difference in someone’s life while working for an agency that understands the need for work/life balance, we look forward to meeting you!
Visiting Nurse & Community Care is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person